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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.74, 574.17 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.74, 574.17 and 108.87 is: 163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.74 : 574.17 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.74/574.17 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.74x = 574.17 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.74x = 62,509.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,509.89/382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.32

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